Supported Employment Specialist

ABOUT NWRC

Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) is a multi-service agency that covers the Washington counties of Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom, with offices in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, Washington. NWRC’s slogan: “Human services with you at the center” encapsulates its focus on creating new solutions to navigate the challenges of aging and disability, proactive paths to behavioral health and recovery, and new partnerships between healthcare and social services.

We are seeking applicants for a Supported Employment Specialist.

NWRC’s values are centered on the concepts of respect, inclusiveness, and striving to foster a healthy work environment for all employees. With these values in mind, we will do our part to support and further diversity, equity, and inclusion not only in our workplace, but in our communities. Toward this goal, we invite candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply and help shape the future of NWRC.

This program assists in providing community-based support to individuals with disabilities and behavioral health conditions to support them in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment.

Supported Employment Specialists provide support by meeting with participants in the community and at worksites, assisting with job development and applications, coordinating with employers and treatment teams, and providing on-the-job support. They also complete required documentation, track outcomes, and ensure services are delivered in accordance with program and funding requirements.

10-Step pay range: $31.06 - $40.53 Hourly

NWRC salary ranges are comprised of a 10-Step scale. On their employment anniversary, employees are eligible for an annual pay increase to the next step in the associated salary range, subject to satisfactory performance. In addition to the annual pay increases, NWRC assesses cost of living adjustments (COLA) on an annual basis, subject to Governing Board approval. New employees at NWRC usually start at the first step in the position’s assigned salary range.

NWRC may consider a higher step when evaluating the candidate’s experience, training, or proven capability. Internal equity will be reviewed and prioritized when determining a starting pay rate.

As a full-time, permanent, non-exempt role, this position is eligible for the following benefits:

• 100% Employer paid medical for individual employee plans and up to 95% paid medical for dependent coverage plans, with multiple plan options
• 100% Employer paid Dental and Vision for the employee and eligible dependents with multiple plan options
• Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS 2 or PERS
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• 100% Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee & dependents
• Life and Long-term Disability insurance, including voluntary buy-up options
• Vacation Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month & increasing with longevity
• Sick Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month
• 13 Paid Holidays Annually
• 3 Paid Wellness Days Annually
• Voluntary Flex Spending Plans for health and/or child/elder care
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Hybrid Work Environment

Note:

NWRC meets the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) definition of a public service organization.

NWRC strives to offer employees schedule flexibility while balancing the needs of their role within the agency with their personal lives.

The Supported Employment Specialist will work with the Care Management Program Supervisor to develop a schedule that includes regular, in person time in the Skagit office as well as optional remote days.

• Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field and 1 year of experience providing direct human services to clients, preferably in a supported employment or community setting OR
• Bachelor's Degree in an equivalent field and at least 2 years of experience providing direct human services to clients, preferably in a supported employment or community setting OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to…